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Atlanta Pest Control Companies Explore New Technologies
There are numerous companies that deal with pest control in Atlanta. The climate, ecology and building materials used are advantageous for termites and other creatures. However, Atlanta pest control companies are more than capable of dealing with this problem thanks to the advanced technology they use.
Infrared technology is one of the most advanced ways of ensuring that pest control is successful. The old method of tapping walls and ceilings, searching for holes and marks, and looking for signs of habitation are long gone. With the use of infrared, the heat emanating from any kind of pest can be located all the way down to their nesting area. The infrared technology uses the heat that termites release during the digestion of wood and cellulose to locate them. Not only is it more precise, but it also eliminates the need to punch holes into the walls of a structure just to find the nest.
‘Green’ pest control is another innovation in the world of extermination. The old spray-where-you-may method has been replaced by a more deliberate and environmentally conscious system. The green method requires careful planning combined with only the most environment friendly control products. This alternative deals with pests from outside the home, where they usually originate from. Most, if not all, the baits and gels used for green operations are not hazardous to humans as well.
These are but a few of the new methods and means that Atlanta pest control companies have used. They are environmentally friendly, less risky to the health of humans and are more efficient in the extermination of pests.
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Breda Pest Management is an Atlanta-based pest control company. Serving the Atlanta metropolis since 1973, Breda is considered a leader in the field of Atlanta pest control. Visit http://www.bredapestmanagement.com or call 770-466-6700 for more information.
what type of chemical is needed to treat powder post beetle, old house borer or death watch beetle?
purchased an old english hutch with previously undetected small holes in the wood. Exterminator says they are caused by 1 of 3 above. He stated the piece needs special fumigation to kill this if active–no way to tell for sure if they are. Unable to locate anyone in Atlanta that does this treatment. Expensive piece sitting in garage because we fear these pests will invade wood in the house. Advice desperately needed!
Wood preservatives can be used to treat the wood and prevent beetle infestation. The most common treatment uses boron.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_post_beetle
Boric acid was first registered in the US as an insecticide in 1948 for control of cockroaches, termites, fire ants, fleas, silverfish, and many other insects. It acts as a stomach poison affecting the insects’ metabolism, and the dry powder is abrasive to the insects’ exoskeleton.
Boric acid is generally considered to be safe to use in household kitchens to control cockroaches and ants. Homemade ant bait can be made by dissolving 1 teaspoon (5 mL) powdered boric acid and 10 teaspoons (50 mL) sugar into 2 cups (500 mL) of water; this mixture can then be absorbed into cotton balls which are left near ant trails. This reportedly will be carried back into the ants’ nest, killing any ants that eat it, potentially destroying the entire colony.
Boric acid is also made into a paste or gel form. The paste or gel has attractants in it to attract insects; mostly cockroaches. It is convenient to use because you can simply put a small dab under sinks, counters, refrigerators, and stoves. The boric acid dehydrates the insects. It does it slowly and they don’t realize they are in danger. One of the real benefits of using boric acid is that immunity can’t be built up; since it works through dehydration. The insects take the bait back to the nest and one application can eliminate them for an entire year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boric_acid
Sorry, that’s all I got for you.

